Vintage Stock Footage
1949 California
225 clips filmed in California during 1949, scanned from original 8mm and Super 8 home movie reels. Every clip page shows the source reel it came from and the evidence behind its date and place.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
Santa Cruz California (1949): Girl Wearing Red Sweater Places Red And Black Doll
Santa Cruz California (1949): Older Woman In House By Lamp Smiling And Laughing
Santa Cruz California (1949): Young Girl Showing Off Doll In Front Of A Decorated
Santa Cruz California (1949): Archive Girl In Her Nightgown Dressing Gown Playing
Santa Cruz California (1949): Christmas By The Tree Opening Christmas Eve Gifts In
Santa Cruz California (1949): Guy Opens Black Box For Child Decorated Christmas
Santa Cruz California (1949): Holidays Christmas Tree
Santa Cruz California (1949): Old Apartment Building House Black And White Footage
San Diego California USA (1949): An Intro Video To A Play Titled Of This And And
San Diego California USA (1949): Adults And Kids Gathered Around At The Race Track
San Diego California USA (1949): The Peoples Are Discussed Each Other
San Diego California USA (1949): Classic Cars By The Roadside With People
San Diego California USA (1949): Antique Cars Running Boards Parked Along Highway
San Diego California USA (1949): Old Red And Blue Cars Race Against Each Other
San Diego California USA (1949): Leaving The Car Show
San Diego California USA (1949): Meeting Of Old Cars With Many Participants To
San Diego California USA (1949): Men Grouped Together Outside With 1960s Retro
San Diego California USA (1949): Racing Car Exiting The Pit Stop Of The Track
San Diego California USA (1949): Large Ship Coming Into Port
San Diego California USA (1949): People Fishing Sea Ship Horizon Food
San Diego California USA (1949): A Couple Fishing In The Bay Of A Major City While
San Diego California USA (1949): People Taking Pictures Of City From Harbor Shore
San Diego California USA (1949): Two People Fishing Next To Their Parked Cars
San Diego California USA (1949): Large Industrial Boat With Cranes On Top Of It
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1949 California footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1949 California home movies on 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm reels restored to 4K. Expect candid daily life, streetscapes, travel, family events, and period-accurate fashion and vehicles, all shot on real film stock from the era.
What format was 1949 California footage shot on?
1940s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm, introduced in 1932, and on 16mm. Super 8 did not exist yet. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while preserving authentic film grain.
Can I license 1949 California stock footage commercially?
Yes. The clips shown on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm for film, documentary, advertising, and online use.
Where can I download 1949 California archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.